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incongruous

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]

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Learn how to use incongruous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when things do not match or fit together. It's like wearing a winter coat in the summer; it just looks odd because it's not the right time for it.

Example

The bright red car looked incongruous parked beside the old, rusty truck.

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Her elegant dress seemed incongruous at the casual picnic.

Example

Why does that painting look so incongruous in the modern room?

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when something does not make sense together or creates a strange contrast. It’s like a funny clown at a serious funeral; they just don’t go together.

Example

The comedian's jokes were incongruous with the serious message of the play.

Example

His cheerful attitude was incongruous with the sad news everyone had just received.

Example

Can you see why her cheerful outfit seems incongruous for such a sad occasion?

How to pronounce incongruous

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]

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